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i am the acting vice president director of the foreign-policy program here at brookings. thank you for coming. we have a very privileged discussion this afternoon. what we call the states and form. i can think of no other better today, theur guest current deputy secretary-general of the united nations. on behalf of our president and all of us at brookings, i want to give a big welcome to the deputy secretary-general and also to ambassador tom pickering , a distinguished fellow here at the brookings institution and well-known to many of you. ambassador secretary-general took up this post on the appointment of secretary general keep moon in july of 2012 grade he has a long and established career in diplomacy around the world, and the u.n. system and for sweden. toserved as the ambassador sweden for the united states and spent time as sweden's word minister. in the early 90s, he was the first u.n. under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and was the special envoy of the u.n. secretary-general in darfur. on and on.es many years of experience in africa, sudan, mozambiq
i am the acting vice president director of the foreign-policy program here at brookings. thank you for coming. we have a very privileged discussion this afternoon. what we call the states and form. i can think of no other better today, theur guest current deputy secretary-general of the united nations. on behalf of our president and all of us at brookings, i want to give a big welcome to the deputy secretary-general and also to ambassador tom pickering , a distinguished fellow here at the...
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at the popular level, the level where people with an interest in foreign policy, i think there is quite a shared set of views about the world we are in after afghanistan. i think public opinion is the same way, in the same direction, so i do not see the house of commons vote as having a negative impact on u.k.-u.s. relations, and that accounted for the president says the tatian and uncertainty in the policy. the long term would not be affected. you do not think it was just being polite? think so.o not i think actually for both countries, there is a long-term issue about taking action in the world and whether we are going to remain actively involved in world affairs. i do not mean from that amazed apple boots on the ground answer to the world's problems, but are we going to be actively involved, and that often involves the security and the political element as well as the traditional economic ties in world affairs, and i think there is a question about that in britain, whether our political leadership in this house and also in government has the stomach for the sorts of decisions and iss
at the popular level, the level where people with an interest in foreign policy, i think there is quite a shared set of views about the world we are in after afghanistan. i think public opinion is the same way, in the same direction, so i do not see the house of commons vote as having a negative impact on u.k.-u.s. relations, and that accounted for the president says the tatian and uncertainty in the policy. the long term would not be affected. you do not think it was just being polite? think...
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about foreign-policy. more than ever before, the decisions that we make from the safety of our shores do not just ripple outward. they also create a current right here in america. how we conduct our foreign- policy matters more than ever before to our everyday lives. the opportunities of all the students i met standing outside , what ever they are, thinking about the future. it is important not just in terms of the threats we face, but the products that we buy, the goods that we sell, and the opportunity that we provide for economic growth and vitality. it's not just about whether we will be compelled to send our troops to another battle, but whether will be able to send our graduates -- but whether we will be able to send our graduates into a driving workforce. that is why i am here today. i am here because our lives as americans are more intertwined than ever before with the lives of people across the world that we have never visited. and the global challenge of diplomacy, development, economic security,
about foreign-policy. more than ever before, the decisions that we make from the safety of our shores do not just ripple outward. they also create a current right here in america. how we conduct our foreign- policy matters more than ever before to our everyday lives. the opportunities of all the students i met standing outside , what ever they are, thinking about the future. it is important not just in terms of the threats we face, but the products that we buy, the goods that we sell, and the...
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and on foreign policy, they did not support the bush foreign policy, so the issues that made that republican party dominant, all three issues are in democratic favor. until you deal with these problems, it does not matter what network you have. economic conservatives and smaller government, less intrusion, and with they will have to figure out how to mollify the social movement. >> i do not think anyone has suggested the only thing that republicans are weighing right now are do we need better data bases and do we need more storefront offices. i was responding to a question directly about that. there is a lot of discussion going on right now about positioning, policies, looking for some of integrating new program pauses, how do we explain our policies better. i do not accept the premise that there is no doubt when you look at the gay marriage issue, that is very generational, it moved faster than any social issue i have ever seen. on the flip side, the pro-life argument has gained steam on the pro-life side of things. you can argue that taxpayers pay for contraceptives. the gay marriage issue
and on foreign policy, they did not support the bush foreign policy, so the issues that made that republican party dominant, all three issues are in democratic favor. until you deal with these problems, it does not matter what network you have. economic conservatives and smaller government, less intrusion, and with they will have to figure out how to mollify the social movement. >> i do not think anyone has suggested the only thing that republicans are weighing right now are do we need...
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policy --erever wherever possible, foreign policy should be bipartisan. i think it strengthens us and the president, and it is important we keep this in a bipartisan fashion, but i think the reality was that this was very iffy. it was not wrong for them to get involved. israel is in a very difficult area, and what happens in syria, is very important to israel. the bordereights is between syria and israel. i think the pro-israel community, if they decide to get involved with this, did the right thing, and the reaching is not just on the democratic arty or republican party. this is really across party lines. i think they have built the most effective lobbying force of any organization on capitol hill, with strong ties and influence in both the democratic caucus and the republican caucus. i think it was appropriate to we involved, and i think will never know what would have happened because the agreement that the president agreed to, with russia and syria is a good agreement. it is good that this happened. but it troubles me that assad is in power after all
policy --erever wherever possible, foreign policy should be bipartisan. i think it strengthens us and the president, and it is important we keep this in a bipartisan fashion, but i think the reality was that this was very iffy. it was not wrong for them to get involved. israel is in a very difficult area, and what happens in syria, is very important to israel. the bordereights is between syria and israel. i think the pro-israel community, if they decide to get involved with this, did the right...
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there is nothing foreign about foreign policy anymore. smartcan make the small,. w vestments upfront and avoid more costly conflicts and greater burdens down the road. , we'vepast few months seen developments underscore the state -- stakes for having a strong and -- strong american presence in the world. that was a positive step toward stability in the volatile region of the world where we need partnerships. the committee is more than immersed in suyyruiaia. we have treated millions to humanitarian relief -- we have provided millions to humanitarian relief. i expect we will talk about syria somewhat today. having returned from beijing and north koreathe issue took center stage, we are reminded once again that america is the guardian of global security. we should be proud of that. one not turn our back on keys nor will we hesitate what we need to do to defend our allies. if budget is an analyst patient of our values and priorities -- this budget is an illustration of our values and priorities. i have a record of wanting to do deficit reduction. we are grappling wit
there is nothing foreign about foreign policy anymore. smartcan make the small,. w vestments upfront and avoid more costly conflicts and greater burdens down the road. , we'vepast few months seen developments underscore the state -- stakes for having a strong and -- strong american presence in the world. that was a positive step toward stability in the volatile region of the world where we need partnerships. the committee is more than immersed in suyyruiaia. we have treated millions to...
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certainly, our foreign policy is rooted in a speech that woodrow 1917. gave in he said that he wanted to -- wanted to make the world safe for democracy. all of our foreign policy decisions since then, for good or ill, are rooted in that. that is something. the other reasons i wanted to write about wilson were that's .here were ideals and ideas he was so high-minded and i do not think that we have had a president who is as high-minded as wilson. i think that is a good thing to remind ourselves of. >> you say that he was a racist. >> he was a racist. any definition of the word, he was a racist. law, but his greatest it is the biggest strike against him personally. for someone who is at a progressive thinker as he was, he was regressive in his thinking in this. my job isense, and not to defend or excuse, merely explain. he was a 19th century figure. 1856 and hisn first memory is being told that lincoln was elected president and there would be a great war. he grew up, literally, remembering the war and the instruction. this was a man who was forged in in 19t
certainly, our foreign policy is rooted in a speech that woodrow 1917. gave in he said that he wanted to -- wanted to make the world safe for democracy. all of our foreign policy decisions since then, for good or ill, are rooted in that. that is something. the other reasons i wanted to write about wilson were that's .here were ideals and ideas he was so high-minded and i do not think that we have had a president who is as high-minded as wilson. i think that is a good thing to remind ourselves...
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max boot on foreign-policy. bradley shear worker rights in the workplace. >> as secretary i have no greater priority responsibility. as i have said many times, i take responsibility. nobody is more committed to getting this right. i am determined to be the state department -- to leave the state department safer and more secure. it meant moving quickly to respond to the immediate crisis, but also to further protect our people in high threat areas across the region and the world. host: we will get your reaction this morning to hillary clinton's testimony yesterday. we do expect misses clinton on capitol hill again today as john kerry has his hearing to replace her. for the first 45 minutes, we will get your reaction to the testimony. what's being written and on television. this is your chance to weigh in on what happened yesterday. democ here is the front page of "the washington times." the headline says "tears and rage on benghazi." we begin with an exchange between the secretary and senator ron johnson. [video c
max boot on foreign-policy. bradley shear worker rights in the workplace. >> as secretary i have no greater priority responsibility. as i have said many times, i take responsibility. nobody is more committed to getting this right. i am determined to be the state department -- to leave the state department safer and more secure. it meant moving quickly to respond to the immediate crisis, but also to further protect our people in high threat areas across the region and the world. host: we...
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we will get into foreign-policy later. but my experience over the decades really -- you have been one of most articulateand thoughtful articulators of a communitarian vision of conservatism. you talked a lot about that over the years. is rand paul's libertarianism consistent or compatible with communitarian conservatism, even the kind that ronald reagan emphasized with family, work him a church. are these compatible in your >> yes. [laughter] >> all right. would you elaborate? >> i think it comes to fundamental matters of governing issues. they work themselves out in the primary process. this has been dubbed the libertarian moment and there's a lot of truth to that. rand paul is a very effective politician. very different from his father. rand paul really represents libertarianism without the edge of looniness. [laughter] he is very effective at speaking to a vent to support a very strong ideological perspective. there are a lot of events now that are conspiring in the libertarian direction. everything from exhaustion with
we will get into foreign-policy later. but my experience over the decades really -- you have been one of most articulateand thoughtful articulators of a communitarian vision of conservatism. you talked a lot about that over the years. is rand paul's libertarianism consistent or compatible with communitarian conservatism, even the kind that ronald reagan emphasized with family, work him a church. are these compatible in your >> yes. [laughter] >> all right. would you elaborate?...
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foreign policy, we are joined by the managing editor of foreign policy magazine, blake hounshell. we start in northeast asia where north korea this week has threatened to undertake a pre- emptive nuclear strike on the united states and south korea. what prompted that and how seriously does the u.s. needs to take tit? guest: i have a one year-old kid about to have his first birthday. i look at this as north korea dropping its food of the trade. when my kid is done with dinner and it's something he does not like, he drops it off the trade. they don't like the u.n. sanctions and they are saying that we will throw our food. yesterday they said that they were going to launch a pre- emptive strike against the united states and its interests. as far as we know, north korea does not have the capability to do that. they cannot put miniaturized nuclear weapons on missiles. they are calling for attention. they want the united states to come to the table and offer some concessions and they want to embarrass the new south korean government that just took power. host: you talk about the u.n. sa
foreign policy, we are joined by the managing editor of foreign policy magazine, blake hounshell. we start in northeast asia where north korea this week has threatened to undertake a pre- emptive nuclear strike on the united states and south korea. what prompted that and how seriously does the u.s. needs to take tit? guest: i have a one year-old kid about to have his first birthday. i look at this as north korea dropping its food of the trade. when my kid is done with dinner and it's something...
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about foreign policy challenges in 2013. this is the opening section of "usa today" - >there are other stories in noting that the former senator, chuck hagel, when he was in office, approved about $38 billion in aid for the jewish state along with multiple trips to beat -- to meet with leaders there. that is a little bit of background on chuck hagel. david, indianapolis, democratic caller -- caller: good morning. i wanted to comment on the changes in the foreign policy that we will see. i agree with the last speaker, i believe the israelis need to be rained down. these guys used hawks, they elect hawks to take over their government and they are hardliners who will not bend when it comes to the palestinians or other middle eastern countries. we need someone to let them know that it is time to make a change in how they relate to the countries around them so that we can have peace in the middle east. there will not be a way as long as they consistently say that they will retaliate against anything that happens. host: two phone
about foreign policy challenges in 2013. this is the opening section of "usa today" - >there are other stories in noting that the former senator, chuck hagel, when he was in office, approved about $38 billion in aid for the jewish state along with multiple trips to beat -- to meet with leaders there. that is a little bit of background on chuck hagel. david, indianapolis, democratic caller -- caller: good morning. i wanted to comment on the changes in the foreign policy that we will...
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we did research education on foreign and defense policy issues. we do not conduct any classified research. if you want to learn more about the foreign policy rsearch fpri.org and you can follow it on twitter. on the subject of the "serving or servicing the civil-military divide, edwin writes in on twitter. we will go to lc on the phone from jacksonville, alabama. good morning, elsie. caller: good morning and happy veterans day. birmingham claims to have one of the oldest veterans day parades in the country. before the veterans day, we had armistice day. we had a parade when i was a child and that was quite a few years ago. i was a military wife. my husband was in the military before world war ii started. mr. noonan was talking about fort drummond, new york. my husband was stationed at the philippine islands and that is where he was when world war ii started. the towns that we lived in really supported the military. they were glad to have them there. for most of my life when we were in the service, we did live in areas that were very welcoming to t
we did research education on foreign and defense policy issues. we do not conduct any classified research. if you want to learn more about the foreign policy rsearch fpri.org and you can follow it on twitter. on the subject of the "serving or servicing the civil-military divide, edwin writes in on twitter. we will go to lc on the phone from jacksonville, alabama. good morning, elsie. caller: good morning and happy veterans day. birmingham claims to have one of the oldest veterans day...
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particularly on foreign policy. the war in iraq, and so on. flows the big issues. i i agreed with them. what i said on fox and what i wrote as well reflected that. >> you talked about whitaker chambers and the book once as one of the best books your father had written. did you think the same thing about it? >> oh, yeah. >> but you also said that one of the best books ever written was the book that robert novak wroter that the end of the life. here is a clip you from and a little bit of a roast one night at the press club. well, i am flattered to be here following jk and talking about bob novak and well to the two people in journalism who i learned the most from and admired the most over the years. >> i spent the last few days doing the exhausting job of reading bob novak columns, going back many, many years, it was time-consuming, not very exhilarating and i discovered that bob after reading your columns, so many of them, i have dom the conclusion that your words will be remembered long after shakespeares are forgotten. but not until then. >> what did you the the 5
particularly on foreign policy. the war in iraq, and so on. flows the big issues. i i agreed with them. what i said on fox and what i wrote as well reflected that. >> you talked about whitaker chambers and the book once as one of the best books your father had written. did you think the same thing about it? >> oh, yeah. >> but you also said that one of the best books ever written was the book that robert novak wroter that the end of the life. here is a clip you from and a...
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in the area of foreign policy over the next phone years. the phone numbers are -- >> if you are on twitter, the hash tag we are using is kerry and we'll try to get to some of those tweets as well. we are planning to take you live to the white house in about half an hour at 2:30 eastern as the president has some nominations he is going to announce at the white house at 2:30. and under way at this hour, we had planned to bring it here on c-span but the hearing went late. under way at the pentagon, a briefing with general martin dempsey, chairman of the joint chiefs and leon panetta, the defense secretary, announcing a change, the lifting of the ban of the use of women in combat. let's get back to the focus of the phone calls here on c-span. biggest foreign policy challenge for the next four years. democratic caller in florida. caller: i have been watching the program all morning and i see the biggest foreign policy challenge in the next four years is not so much one that takes us out of the country as it is bringing democrats and republicans
in the area of foreign policy over the next phone years. the phone numbers are -- >> if you are on twitter, the hash tag we are using is kerry and we'll try to get to some of those tweets as well. we are planning to take you live to the white house in about half an hour at 2:30 eastern as the president has some nominations he is going to announce at the white house at 2:30. and under way at this hour, we had planned to bring it here on c-span but the hearing went late. under way at the...
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writer us as the senior of foreign policy. thank you for joining us. first question. what i wanted to ask you about egypt. elected democratically president overturn in july. he has been held at an undisclosed location. we heard he will be put on trial in november. given the fact this was almost any other country in the world we would have cut off all of our aid, what are you opposed to what the president decided to do? i know you expressed concerns. can you tell us why. >> you have to look about the total picture. egypt has been a strategically important country to the united states for 30 or 40 years. a
writer us as the senior of foreign policy. thank you for joining us. first question. what i wanted to ask you about egypt. elected democratically president overturn in july. he has been held at an undisclosed location. we heard he will be put on trial in november. given the fact this was almost any other country in the world we would have cut off all of our aid, what are you opposed to what the president decided to do? i know you expressed concerns. can you tell us why. >> you have to...
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about foreign policy. more than ever before, the decisions that we make from the safety of our shores don't just ripped out words, they also creates a current right here in america. how we conduct our foreign policy matters more than ever before to our everyday lives, to the opportunities of all the students i met standing outside , would every year they are here, thinking about the future. it is important not just in terms of the correct that we face but the products that we buy, the good that we sell, and the opportunities that we provide for economic growth and vitality. it's not just about whether we will be compelled to send our troops to another battle, but whether we will be able to send our graduates into a thriving workforce. that's what i am here today. i'm here because our lives as americans are more intertwined than ever before with the lives of people in parts of the world that we may have never visited. and the global talent is of diplomacy, development, economic security, environmental secur
about foreign policy. more than ever before, the decisions that we make from the safety of our shores don't just ripped out words, they also creates a current right here in america. how we conduct our foreign policy matters more than ever before to our everyday lives, to the opportunities of all the students i met standing outside , would every year they are here, thinking about the future. it is important not just in terms of the correct that we face but the products that we buy, the good that...
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foreign policy. h of: he said the brashis senator paul's positions will likely never become u.s. foreign policy. his success on the return of the landscape could prove to be more lasting. thingsthere are certain rand paul believes. he doesn't have enough power and there are too many roadblocks for those used to be turned into policy. cutting off aid to egypt. that looks more likely than it did a month ago. as far as where the republican party is going, he is representing a new voice and is changing the landscape. certain things are now discuss in a way that they were not. conservatives have lost their monopoly on republican foreign policy. he is tapping into a market for those views. host: stuart reiditor with fores magazine. we have been covering senator rand paul because he is thinking about running for president. he has been visiting some of the early primary states. here is what he had to say at a recent south carolina republican party stands. [video clip] are 50 tyrantsre -- terrorists we could
foreign policy. h of: he said the brashis senator paul's positions will likely never become u.s. foreign policy. his success on the return of the landscape could prove to be more lasting. thingsthere are certain rand paul believes. he doesn't have enough power and there are too many roadblocks for those used to be turned into policy. cutting off aid to egypt. that looks more likely than it did a month ago. as far as where the republican party is going, he is representing a new voice and is...
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what do you wish people understood about barack obama's foreign-policy record that you are concerned people don't? >> i think people are starting to understand this a bit more broadly. the american people need to understand this administration -- we've seen the systematic decline in our stature and position in the world and the respect that other nations, either our allies or adversaries, have for us has declined. i think that is the primary thing i would like people to see and understand. the best way we could ameliorate that would be to elect a republican into the white house in 2016. i think that could have a dramatic effect. [applause] have a that could dramatic affect on our stature in the world as did the election of ronald reagan in 1980. soft complete shift in the way -- saw a complete shift in the way with respect to how people viewed this. and understand there are repercussions to their actions. we do not have that today. has a penchant for dithering and equivocation. i do not think that will change years.g in the next view he could do a few things with respect to the snowd
what do you wish people understood about barack obama's foreign-policy record that you are concerned people don't? >> i think people are starting to understand this a bit more broadly. the american people need to understand this administration -- we've seen the systematic decline in our stature and position in the world and the respect that other nations, either our allies or adversaries, have for us has declined. i think that is the primary thing i would like people to see and...
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i was generally in agreement with the bush administration particularly on foreign policy, way was the most critical area. >> why? why were you? can you remember what it was? because you on the fox news when were you on there at night on the 6:00 show, were you almost always on the administration's side. >> i was. >> people sit out and say oh my goodness, the guess again? they say that about other people, too. >> why did you like the bush administration? >> well, because i thought the policies were right on domestic policy not so much the spending, but on domestic policy, the tax cuts and so on. here is a clip and a little bit 8:48:58:09pm of a roast one night at the press club. well, i am flattered to be here following jack and talking about bob novak and the two people in journalism who i learned the most from and admired the most over the years. >> i spent the last few days doing the exhausting job of reading bob novak columns, going back many, many years, it was time-consuming, not very exhilarating and i discovered that bob after reading your columns, so many of them, i have dom t
i was generally in agreement with the bush administration particularly on foreign policy, way was the most critical area. >> why? why were you? can you remember what it was? because you on the fox news when were you on there at night on the 6:00 show, were you almost always on the administration's side. >> i was. >> people sit out and say oh my goodness, the guess again? they say that about other people, too. >> why did you like the bush administration? >> well,...
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but my priority has changed how the country changed to foreign policy. i thought obama -- even though i voted for the party at ron paul to ron republicans did paul at the convention was disgusting. the party because -- took over the republican party. that's a jewish movement. controls the foreign policy. is led by the nose by netanyahu and they were horrible. who's the biggest influence the white house outside of the political realm. >> strong opposition to iran at iran deal.on the six months for now will some how much pressure is being applied for the pro israel israeli d the government. he governs on an insular way, it's a phrase used a lot. he keeps his own counsel, he listens to a small amount of people. e pays attention to the democratic base. he raises a lot of money for the midterm elections. responsive quite a bit to democratic concerns. is. he pays careful attention b to the government, and the allies.l lot has to do with the ideology and the importance he places on the security. or sure if it's overstated bigger than is outsized. it's an me tim
but my priority has changed how the country changed to foreign policy. i thought obama -- even though i voted for the party at ron paul to ron republicans did paul at the convention was disgusting. the party because -- took over the republican party. that's a jewish movement. controls the foreign policy. is led by the nose by netanyahu and they were horrible. who's the biggest influence the white house outside of the political realm. >> strong opposition to iran at iran deal.on the six...
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really, all of our foreign policy decisions since then for good or for bad are rooted in that. so that's something. the other things i wanted to write about wilson i think were for the ideals and ideas. i mean, here's a man who was so high-minded. i don't think we had a president quite so high minded as wilson. that's a good thing to remind ourselves of. >> you say several times in the book that he feels a racist. >> he was a racist. and, yes, i think by any definition of the word, he was a racist. i think this was not his greatest flaw, but it's certainly the biggest strike against him personally. and for someone who was such a progressive thinker as he was, it was certainly the most regressive aspect. in his defense and my job is not to defend him or to excuse him, more to try to explain him, he was a 19th century figure born in the south. woodrow wilson was born in 1856. his first memory is being told that lincoln got elected president and because of that there was going to be a great war. and he grew up literally remembering the war and reconstruction. so this is a man forg
really, all of our foreign policy decisions since then for good or for bad are rooted in that. so that's something. the other things i wanted to write about wilson i think were for the ideals and ideas. i mean, here's a man who was so high-minded. i don't think we had a president quite so high minded as wilson. that's a good thing to remind ourselves of. >> you say several times in the book that he feels a racist. >> he was a racist. and, yes, i think by any definition of the word,...
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our foreign-policy budget is only 1%. over 1% funds also billion in foreign affairs efforts. every embassy in every program that sees a child from dirty drinking water or from aids and reaches out to build a village and bring american values. we are not talking about any's on the dollar. you're talking about one penny honest about. where does this idea come from that we spend 25% of our budget? as a recovering politician, i can tell you that nothing gets a crowd clapping faster in a lot of places then saying, i'm going to washington to get them to stop spending all of that money over there. sometimes they get a lot more specific. if you're looking for and applause, that is a guarantee. guess what? it does nothing to guarantee our security. and does not guarantee a stronger country. it does not guarantee a sounder country or sounder job market. ed does not guarantee that the best interest of our nation is being served. -- it does not guarantee that the best interest of our nation is being served. we need to say no to the commons of the low waest denominator and start making re
our foreign-policy budget is only 1%. over 1% funds also billion in foreign affairs efforts. every embassy in every program that sees a child from dirty drinking water or from aids and reaches out to build a village and bring american values. we are not talking about any's on the dollar. you're talking about one penny honest about. where does this idea come from that we spend 25% of our budget? as a recovering politician, i can tell you that nothing gets a crowd clapping faster in a lot of...
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certainly, the practice of foreign policy in the last five years has shown they need to use allies around the world in order to get and achieve things in the world, unless they have that sort of functioning relationship. i think that the backdrop that the previous committee was operating under has changed somewhat in just the way the obama administration, not only in relation to the u.k., but more broadly, talks about the world and talks about the building blocks of american influence and power. >> the fact that you can describe not one inquiry but to inquiries by this committee much of a valuable witness you are. thank you very much for coming on. it is appreciated. meeting closed. our series continues monday as we look at first lady pat nixon. "> "washington journal continues. host: we are back with congresswoman vicky hartzler. let me begin with "the wall street journal and the headline that senator mitch mcconnell came over to the house republicans for your weekly meeting yesterday and said we need to stand firm on the spending cuts on sequestration, and let it happen, even if it mean
certainly, the practice of foreign policy in the last five years has shown they need to use allies around the world in order to get and achieve things in the world, unless they have that sort of functioning relationship. i think that the backdrop that the previous committee was operating under has changed somewhat in just the way the obama administration, not only in relation to the u.k., but more broadly, talks about the world and talks about the building blocks of american influence and...
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foreign-policy team. this does not mean simply performing in a manner consistent with the broad foreign-policy objectives of the united states, as the law states, but instead of following actual strategic development, for example, convincing the pakistani that they face a threat. her statement to this committee in january, secretary clinton focused on the bbg in describing her frustration with america and australia to a message around the world. he said we are leading the -- america's ability to tell a message around the world. she said we are leading the jihadist narrative dominic. that is true. it is also disingenuous to assign blame when the responsibility to get in there and compete should lie within the state department and the white house. when i was at state, we had a clear mandate from the white house backed with support by the national security council to wage a war of ideas and an informational and ideological struggle against the jihadist narrative to which secretary clinton refers. the fact is
foreign-policy team. this does not mean simply performing in a manner consistent with the broad foreign-policy objectives of the united states, as the law states, but instead of following actual strategic development, for example, convincing the pakistani that they face a threat. her statement to this committee in january, secretary clinton focused on the bbg in describing her frustration with america and australia to a message around the world. he said we are leading the -- america's ability...
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i'm always glad to see a sitting president talk about foreign-policy. it is something that is often put to the side and it is something that the american people need to possibly hear about and need explained. i think the president is still working on his message. sense, he has done a couple of press availabilities over the last week when he was in sweden, most recently yesterday. what he needs is to go on primetime time television the way previous presidents have and really take his case to the american people. that is what you're going to see on tuesday, apparently, after congress gets back. >> host: danny is from minnesota and is the first caller on independent line. >> caller: i have heard your guest mention a couple of times both the moral aspect of going into syria. the gassing killed 1400 people. , menany innocent people and women and children, are in ouro be killed sending missiles into syriac or i just don't see the connect their. thus, i can't believe that theident obama has made case for an imminent danger to the united states. the gentlemanve
i'm always glad to see a sitting president talk about foreign-policy. it is something that is often put to the side and it is something that the american people need to possibly hear about and need explained. i think the president is still working on his message. sense, he has done a couple of press availabilities over the last week when he was in sweden, most recently yesterday. what he needs is to go on primetime time television the way previous presidents have and really take his case to the...
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policy isl of foreign actually domestic politics. hesident obama has faced -- has faced a fractious congress for the entirety of his presidency, including a substantial minority who would like to see him impeached our out of office -- or out of office. is a president who has been besieged by a do-nothing congress. he has done clever jujitsu politically, saying to congress, put up or shut up. host: trevor from new york city. talking about these calls from the u.k. -- don't you think the turnaround by president obama and asking for congressional approval is simply because dave cameron lifted the said, take my advice and have the people's input before doing anything? guest: absolutely. i was not inside the white house doubler -- to liberations -- deliberations, but i have no doubt that the vote in the house of commons was very influential , tohe president's decision a decision to ask the congress to provide him with that authority. is very much alone in this decision. the un security council, nato, the arab league is not with him. only
policy isl of foreign actually domestic politics. hesident obama has faced -- has faced a fractious congress for the entirety of his presidency, including a substantial minority who would like to see him impeached our out of office -- or out of office. is a president who has been besieged by a do-nothing congress. he has done clever jujitsu politically, saying to congress, put up or shut up. host: trevor from new york city. talking about these calls from the u.k. -- don't you think the...
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he will also meet with president xi and military officials and foreign policy figures. americans are remembering those who served this memorial day. in tampa, florida, some would workers say they want to make sure that the remains of indigent veterans are preserved with dignity. they are making urns from donated wood, and each inscribed with the military emblem is sent free of charge around the country. the veterans urn project got started last year when news reports surfaced about a former soldier buried at the florida national cemetery in a cardboard box. also remembering veterans today, the first family. president obama and first lady michelle hosted a breakfast at the white house with gold star of servicemembers who have been killed. as pedro mentioned, later the president will lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns at arlington national cemetery. you can watch it live at 11:00 a.m. on c-span television or listen to it here on c-span radio. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. host: vietnam veterans memorial on this memorial day. you see a good
he will also meet with president xi and military officials and foreign policy figures. americans are remembering those who served this memorial day. in tampa, florida, some would workers say they want to make sure that the remains of indigent veterans are preserved with dignity. they are making urns from donated wood, and each inscribed with the military emblem is sent free of charge around the country. the veterans urn project got started last year when news reports surfaced about a former...
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that's a policy question. either we will have a more aggressive foreign policy. host: jill in alabama brought up hillary clinton. it looks at where some of her 2008 presidential advisors are now and what they are prospects are and whether or not they'll be aligning themselves with her in a policy 2016 run. what are your thoughts on this and how the secretary of state, the former secretary of state goes forward now? guest: there's a problem in hillary clinton. these advisors in 2008 weren't going to be with her in 2016. honestly it will be a gift to her in 2016 if she's the one told them she doesn't want them with her. i would say that's a sign she's learned something from the fiasco in the 2008 campaign. i was talking a democrat who said for him that would be one way he would judge rather she will be a strong candidate in 2016. may be by pushing these people out, she would have learned a lesson. people watching the old pros and experience, how can you push out the last people who won the last election. david axelrod and plouffe won for obama. the same is true to
that's a policy question. either we will have a more aggressive foreign policy. host: jill in alabama brought up hillary clinton. it looks at where some of her 2008 presidential advisors are now and what they are prospects are and whether or not they'll be aligning themselves with her in a policy 2016 run. what are your thoughts on this and how the secretary of state, the former secretary of state goes forward now? guest: there's a problem in hillary clinton. these advisors in 2008 weren't...
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. >> as you know my topic today is syria which presents one of the most critical foreign policy challenges we face. syria is important because it lies at the heart of a region critical to u.s. security, a region that is home to friends and partners and one of our closest allies. it is important because the syrian regime possesses stores of chemical weapons that they have recently used on a large scale and that we cannot allow to fall into terrorist hands. it is important because the syrian regime is collaborating with iran and works in lockstep with thousands of extremist fighters from hezbollah and syria is important because its people in seeking freedom and dignity have suffered unimaginable horror these last 2-1/2 years. but i also recognize how ambivalent americans are about the situation there. on the one hand, we americans share a desire after two washes which have taken 6,700 american lives and cost over $1 trillion to invest taxpayer dollars in american schools and infrastructure. yet on the other hand, americans have heard the president's commitment that this will not be iraq, thi
. >> as you know my topic today is syria which presents one of the most critical foreign policy challenges we face. syria is important because it lies at the heart of a region critical to u.s. security, a region that is home to friends and partners and one of our closest allies. it is important because the syrian regime possesses stores of chemical weapons that they have recently used on a large scale and that we cannot allow to fall into terrorist hands. it is important because the...
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as iran remains a top foreign policy concern. i'm concerned that we're missing a vital opportunity to reach an estimated 25-30 million people in iran. so my question is this. why is the production quality and editorial content of p.n.n. so lacking? what barriers are there that are preventing the hiring and training of top journalists and then i'll just also ask in a hearing before the middle east subcommittee, it was suggested that p.n.n. back public/private partnership. if you could elaborate about your thoughts on that and help us understand what can be done to make this a more effective diplomatic tool. >> thank you, mr. deutch. i agree with your assessment. i have not looked closely at p.n.n. for about six months or so. everything you just -- every characterization you just made, i would agree with. p.n.n. is a real tough nut to crack. it wasn't put together well in the beginning. it was rushed. it from about an hour and a half to about six hours. i can't think of any commercial station that could do that. i did a very thorou
as iran remains a top foreign policy concern. i'm concerned that we're missing a vital opportunity to reach an estimated 25-30 million people in iran. so my question is this. why is the production quality and editorial content of p.n.n. so lacking? what barriers are there that are preventing the hiring and training of top journalists and then i'll just also ask in a hearing before the middle east subcommittee, it was suggested that p.n.n. back public/private partnership. if you could elaborate...
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also less partisan activities, foreign policy, try to make sure the u.s. stays strong, even though i believe president obama's policies are taking us in the wrong direction. i have talked to people about restarting a small republican guard from 1994 -- group from 1994, the project for republican future, which tried -- party was a little exhausted, the conservative movement was exhausted, it tried to reinvigorate things. it worked for gingrich. it opposed the clinton health care plan. now is the time to think about the republican future to make sure -- there are many good ideas out there, national affairs, the national review, they are publishing interesting positive policy agendas for getting us out of the whole we are in on that -- on debt, deficit, reforming health care, financial services, foreign policies. there are a lot of good young politicians. i'm not sure anybody is going around the country and talking to younker -- younger voters and officials who might want to run and getting them in touch with the intakes and magazines. i do not want to compet
also less partisan activities, foreign policy, try to make sure the u.s. stays strong, even though i believe president obama's policies are taking us in the wrong direction. i have talked to people about restarting a small republican guard from 1994 -- group from 1994, the project for republican future, which tried -- party was a little exhausted, the conservative movement was exhausted, it tried to reinvigorate things. it worked for gingrich. it opposed the clinton health care plan. now is the...
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zarate with the foreign-policy initiative. if you want to check out their viewpoints on various things, there is their website. guest: thank you, sir. will have a up, we discussion about state supreme court judges. the new center for public integrity report looks at those laws and the center's kytja "washington post --kytja weir joins us. the author of "eat, drink, vote" will join us. ♪ >> i am a combat vet. i served in the navy for several years before i was medically discharged. terminal disease in iraq, and i also crushed parts of my hands and had to have them rebuild. i am 100% disabled. i can no longer work, and my life expectancy now is down probably less than two years. my husband is my primary caregiver. i do not need anything from the va any longer. mike obligated claim took four years to adjudicate. not once did i ever present one single piece of new evidence. the entire claim was submitted fully developed in its entirety before i was even discharge from the navy. i am here not to represent my claim or my issues. m
zarate with the foreign-policy initiative. if you want to check out their viewpoints on various things, there is their website. guest: thank you, sir. will have a up, we discussion about state supreme court judges. the new center for public integrity report looks at those laws and the center's kytja "washington post --kytja weir joins us. the author of "eat, drink, vote" will join us. ♪ >> i am a combat vet. i served in the navy for several years before i was medically...
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george washington had a very term.y second rightly over foreign policy. americans were sharply divided revolution and the impact upon this country. who in his rson, first term bought louisiana. to get up on mt. rush mohr. but in the second term, again, politics and the threat of war, you know, he mposed the economic embargo on american shipping to europe. really blew up in his face. >> how do presidents make themselves relevant in the especially in recent decades, there's been so much focus on like you said the next el election? yeah, i think it's harder. the modern nature of media are such that under the circumstances, they are with the notable exception of disinclined to spend a examining the inhards, if you will, of public policy. much more attracted to the horse race. who's up, who's down. who's in, who's out. what are the latest polls show?e republican, what -- one center democrat, each of them sing to have significant challenges going into the second term. bill clinton had some real problems in his second term. question, maybe it tells us more about
george washington had a very term.y second rightly over foreign policy. americans were sharply divided revolution and the impact upon this country. who in his rson, first term bought louisiana. to get up on mt. rush mohr. but in the second term, again, politics and the threat of war, you know, he mposed the economic embargo on american shipping to europe. really blew up in his face. >> how do presidents make themselves relevant in the especially in recent decades, there's been so much...
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that is a foreign-policy issue. the below attack the country on nine/11 -- on 9/11, the sound elated, he has been killed. that is a significant part of foreign-policy. i know there are folks who want to see us do more nationbuilding in afghanistan. there are folks who want to see us do more nationbuilding in iraq. but i think the president has made a priority of doing what we could do responsibly and reasonably. americans but more than a decade of their sons and daughters and tens of billions of dollars in those two countries and i think the president made a responsible choice. it is time now for the people of those two countries to take over and bring our troops and our people home. i think that is certainly a centerpiece of president obama's foreign policy. i think he is doing a lot to rebuild our relationships around the world. there has been a lot of big form policy issues in the first four years, world economic cooperation in dealing with the economic troubles of the eurozone and working closely with leaders ov
that is a foreign-policy issue. the below attack the country on nine/11 -- on 9/11, the sound elated, he has been killed. that is a significant part of foreign-policy. i know there are folks who want to see us do more nationbuilding in afghanistan. there are folks who want to see us do more nationbuilding in iraq. but i think the president has made a priority of doing what we could do responsibly and reasonably. americans but more than a decade of their sons and daughters and tens of billions...
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looking at foreign policy challenges in the year ahead. also discussed in of the top political stories in 2014. growing security fears in russia as the olympic games draw near. bless your e-mails, phone calls, and tweets. live at 7 a.m. eastern on c- span. ♪ cathy lanier chief discusses her life and her career in law-enforcement. the toughest part of being the chief of police of the washington metropolitan police department? >> out a tough job. it is the toughest bash the toughest part in the first couple of years was getting used to the press which was a challenge. that,than
looking at foreign policy challenges in the year ahead. also discussed in of the top political stories in 2014. growing security fears in russia as the olympic games draw near. bless your e-mails, phone calls, and tweets. live at 7 a.m. eastern on c- span. ♪ cathy lanier chief discusses her life and her career in law-enforcement. the toughest part of being the chief of police of the washington metropolitan police department? >> out a tough job. it is the toughest bash the toughest part...
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should think tanks make foreign policy? guest: i think they should assist in making foreign-policy. there's a lot of knowledge at think tanks, a lot of experience and skill. but ultimately in this country, it's the people that make the foreign-policy or should make the foreign-policy. host: let's hear from rob, on our republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. i would like to reinforce what our guest has been saying. first, these conflicts would come up that all qaeda gets getsved in --al qaeda involved in seem to be breeding or training grounds for some other combats. we should talk to the french about what they are doing in molly right now -- mali right now. those groups are very public in their intent to harm the west, and our allies. that should give us a reason to look at syria and be concerned. i don't think many people understand the michael weapons -- chemical weapons threat sitting in syria. the point are guesstimate about either way sitting and waiting for something to happen in syria or being involved in some level is a valid point. is a quick one about and ho
should think tanks make foreign policy? guest: i think they should assist in making foreign-policy. there's a lot of knowledge at think tanks, a lot of experience and skill. but ultimately in this country, it's the people that make the foreign-policy or should make the foreign-policy. host: let's hear from rob, on our republican line. caller: thank you for taking my call. i would like to reinforce what our guest has been saying. first, these conflicts would come up that all qaeda gets getsved...
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it is time for a new foreign- policy. if we can win this and it can be one with diplomacy are not guns and bombs, senator kerry, yesterday you said you could not guarantee that u.s. troops would not be on the ground. >> i guaranteed that they would not be and i guaranteed that today. >> i have the transcript right here. >> i clearly said there would be no boots on the ground. >> even if the weapons fell into the hands of the bad people? nothing whatsoever -- >> thank you. usage we would need thousands of of support troops on the ground. you did not say in syria but close by. where would they be? >> not related to this resolution. that is related to whether or not we took a position to support the opposition. briefingy i read this as of two days ago it says in syria. >> no. >> do we have supported and authorization from turkey to use their air bases? or can that not be diebold's? >> that is something we should talk about and a classify the setting. with jordan and others. >> the world resolve for the international communit
it is time for a new foreign- policy. if we can win this and it can be one with diplomacy are not guns and bombs, senator kerry, yesterday you said you could not guarantee that u.s. troops would not be on the ground. >> i guaranteed that they would not be and i guaranteed that today. >> i have the transcript right here. >> i clearly said there would be no boots on the ground. >> even if the weapons fell into the hands of the bad people? nothing whatsoever -- >>...
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rand paul is on one side, towards a more libertarian, isolationist foreign policy. was american military presence. bill kristol is more forceful in american policy, and he explains that very well in the weekly standard every week. what you see with rand paul is that he tried to capture the moment and recognize the politics of right now and use that for his own agenda and foreign policy. we have a long practice to talk about how he thinks corn policy is a way to revolutionize the republican party, to get some new voters, to appeal to people. i asked senator paul, in one or two sentences, what enables you to think that foreign policy, especially your perspective, can be the thing that changes the party? he said two words, the war weariness. bill kristol reference to that. call thinks the country is weary of war. he thinks finally the republican party is weary of war. this is the time, when his father was unable to connect with a national audience, he can use this moment to connect. from pennsylvania on the republican line. caller: steve, you looked dapper as ever with
rand paul is on one side, towards a more libertarian, isolationist foreign policy. was american military presence. bill kristol is more forceful in american policy, and he explains that very well in the weekly standard every week. what you see with rand paul is that he tried to capture the moment and recognize the politics of right now and use that for his own agenda and foreign policy. we have a long practice to talk about how he thinks corn policy is a way to revolutionize the republican...
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stockpile as a means to draw russia into negotiations, foreign policy magazine reported, ahead of the unannounced discussions. the house subcommittee chairman mike rogers asks if they have assurances as to what is going on there. i would note that last year's defense authorization villepin -- bill calls for briefings on his discussions to the congress, the servant -- the armed services committee and subcommittee. it does not less than twice each year, the president or his designee will brief the committee on foreign relations and the committee on armed services about the dialogue between the u.s. and the russian federation on issues of limits or controls of nuclear arms, missile defense system, and long-range conventional strike systems. the deadline for that would be march 2 this year. my first question to you, if confirmed, will you honor that request as part of the mdaa? >> the request for the briefing? >> yes, the requirements for the briefing. will you keep congress advise on any discussions dealing with national defense and dialogue with russia on national missile defense and nu
stockpile as a means to draw russia into negotiations, foreign policy magazine reported, ahead of the unannounced discussions. the house subcommittee chairman mike rogers asks if they have assurances as to what is going on there. i would note that last year's defense authorization villepin -- bill calls for briefings on his discussions to the congress, the servant -- the armed services committee and subcommittee. it does not less than twice each year, the president or his designee will brief...
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foreign policy and the foreign powers, i fully agree with pablo. the only role is to watch. some may be able to learn, as brazil has learned from others. the occupy movement -- there are similarities. it is against capitalism, but with no real solutions against it. too late for that. missed the boat. again, the occupy movement was important. it was a sign that something needed to be addressed. after several months, it basically died out. in brazil, that could be the case. i do expect more competitive, political environment moving forward, which is good. that way you do not have 80% president approval ratings. at the end of the day given that brazil is a democracy with challenges, it is good that you have other candidates. >> i have seen other cities problems. since 2008, the brazilian government has offered tax breaks to carmakers in order to provide more jobs and sell more and cars. no other city has so many cars. not los angeles or tokyo. it is a gigantic number. there is that federal policy of accumulating car sales. there is a second federal policy that is the flagship h
foreign policy and the foreign powers, i fully agree with pablo. the only role is to watch. some may be able to learn, as brazil has learned from others. the occupy movement -- there are similarities. it is against capitalism, but with no real solutions against it. too late for that. missed the boat. again, the occupy movement was important. it was a sign that something needed to be addressed. after several months, it basically died out. in brazil, that could be the case. i do expect more...
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again, what are the pillars of our foreign policy? to promote our economy, creation of jobs by promoting exports. that's only economic -- export our values, commitment to freedom and democracy throughout the world and what does that mean? to protect the american people, our national security, an important part of that pillar of our foreign policy is to rid the world of weapons of mass destruction and make sure that we're not adding countries to that club. and so for that reason we must pursue -- we must prevent a nuclear armed iran. let's do it diplomatically. let's do it with economic sanctions. let's do it by encouraging dialogue, engagement and the rest. but let's do that engagement from strength. i urge a yes vote on the resolution. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california yields back the balance of her time. the gentleman from california is recognized. mr. royce: mr. speaker, i yield one minute to the gentlelady from florida, the chairman emeritus of the foreign affairs committee and author of the previous iran sa
again, what are the pillars of our foreign policy? to promote our economy, creation of jobs by promoting exports. that's only economic -- export our values, commitment to freedom and democracy throughout the world and what does that mean? to protect the american people, our national security, an important part of that pillar of our foreign policy is to rid the world of weapons of mass destruction and make sure that we're not adding countries to that club. and so for that reason we must pursue...
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policy front, in cozumel, for example. ronald reagan, to be sure, had to deal with iran contra, but in his second term he achieved tax reform, immigration reform, and most important of all, the inf treaty doing away with an entire class of nuclear weapons, paving the way for the end of the cold war. me ist is interesting to to look at reagan and clinton, just a generation ago who had , more mixed records in their second terms. as time passes, historians are more and more generous in grading their overall performance. successesook at their , one republican, one democrat, and it seems to be much more in focus, much less generous. term: talking about second- presidencies with richard norton smith, author of several books about the subject. a recent headline from cnn.com. you can read that story on cnn and also listen to our discussion with richard norton smith and call in as well. our phone lines are open. if you are outside the u.s. -- several folks waiting to talk to you about this subject. brandon is first from las vegas,
policy front, in cozumel, for example. ronald reagan, to be sure, had to deal with iran contra, but in his second term he achieved tax reform, immigration reform, and most important of all, the inf treaty doing away with an entire class of nuclear weapons, paving the way for the end of the cold war. me ist is interesting to to look at reagan and clinton, just a generation ago who had , more mixed records in their second terms. as time passes, historians are more and more generous in grading...
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foreign policy in the region. and later, political magazine editor susan glasser will talk about the role the united states -- the united nations playing in syria, including the newly released reports on last months chemical weapons attack near damascus. we will be right back. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> when helen taft became first lady in 1909, 1 of the first thing she did was address having cherry trees landed around the tidal basin. the title basis in the early -- tidal basin was a mess and the japanese decided to give 2000 trees to the united states and her honor. everyone was shocked. the trees that were sent were older and very tall and bug infested, so it was decided they would have to be burned. in fact, president taft himself made the decision that it had to be burned. the japanese were very accommodating and understanding and decided to send 3000 trees which arrived in 1912, and it is vote that we still have a few of
foreign policy in the region. and later, political magazine editor susan glasser will talk about the role the united states -- the united nations playing in syria, including the newly released reports on last months chemical weapons attack near damascus. we will be right back. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> when helen taft became first lady in 1909, 1 of the first thing she did was address having cherry...
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policy and advancing our national security agenda. to do thad we have to have a broad range of tools and capabilities that can be applied. the mcc, the broad range of capabilities that u.s. aid has through different programs including food for peace which has been an important part of today's conversation, opec, the export, import bank which is playing a critical role on energy are all important components of that. we all seek to work together towards that ultimate and singular mission. daniel can speak to some good examples where we have an integrated approach in the field. >> we both work to promote government interests. we work with countries that are poor but those that are well governed. countries that are committed to good governance. we have a score card system in which they have to pass. we talk almost on a weekly basis. the water project had begun earlier by u.s. aid. we work very closely making sure we don't duplicate each other but rather complement each other. >> if you'll allow me several minutes of the last? >> i'll allo
policy and advancing our national security agenda. to do thad we have to have a broad range of tools and capabilities that can be applied. the mcc, the broad range of capabilities that u.s. aid has through different programs including food for peace which has been an important part of today's conversation, opec, the export, import bank which is playing a critical role on energy are all important components of that. we all seek to work together towards that ultimate and singular mission. daniel...